Gʼuiˬsha hta‸ kawˆ ve hkʼaw shaˍ ti‸ te leh suhˉ taˆ piˇ-oˆ. Awˬ lawn kʼo, ngaˬ hui ve Gʼuiˬsha lehˬ, maˇ hteˇ maˇ cawˇ ve hta‸ te ve chaw, shu ve mehˆ hpfuhˇ hta‸ nyi ve chaw, leh shu geh la‸ shawnˍ yuˬ caˇ ve chaw hta‸ nyi ma cawˇ ve maˇ heˆ, teh‸ yawˇ hui hta‸ kʼoˆ piˇ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
King Jehoshaphat is warning the judges to be fair and fear God. He reminds them that God is just and does not show favoritism or accept bribes. The key message is to act with integrity and uphold God's justice.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game and the referee has to make sure everyone follows the rules. King Jehoshaphat is telling the judges to be like that referee who makes sure the game is fair for everyone, just like how God is always fair and doesn't play favorites.
Historical Background
2 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile by the Chronicler, around 538-458 BCE. It was written for the returning exiles to remind them of their history and God's covenant. The audience was likely to be the Israelites who were rebuilding their lives and worship after the exile.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you're on a jury in a court case. This verse reminds you to be fair, to fear God, and to not let personal feelings or bribes influence your judgment. It's about being honest and just in your decisions.